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The main tourist attractions are the hot springs in
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In 1995 the 12,601 inhabitants made up 1.4% of the total state population; seventeenth place in the state. The population density was 16.5 inhabitants per km., being one of the least populated in the state. From 1990 to 1995, the total population decreased 4.3%, caused by migratory phenomena
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river and two big rocks between it where you can climb; the new soccer and basketball fields in "La mesita", the malecon around the river to ride motorcycles, stay on the river for camping or take a shower in the water or just a walk around the beautiful town and the church of Jesus
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